This 2014 module takes a detailed look at what the Part C regulations require in terms of how Part C funds may be used. The module can be used for individual learning or to train others on States’ systems of payment and the use of public and private insurance in Part C. Published by: Center […]
This 2014 report describes our nation’s progress in providing free appropriate public education for all children with disabilities and early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families; ensuring the rights of these children and their families are protected; assisting states and localities in providing education to these children; and assessing the […]
This 2015 revision of a 2012 document summarizes the requirements for the written agreements under the studies exception and the audit or evaluation exception as specified in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Published by: Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Written Agreement Checklist
This 2013 working paper describes how PFS can be applied to funding of early childhood development programs. Citation: Dubno, J. A., Dugger, R. H., & Smith, M. R. (2013). Financing human capital development for economically-disadvantaged children: Applying pay for success social impact finance to early childhood development (working paper). Washington, DC: Ready Nation.
This 2013 report recommends a set of core practices, operations, and templates that can be adopted and adapted by Local Education Agencies (LEAs) as they consider how to respond to requests for both new and existing data about the education enterprise. Published by: Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SDLS) State Support Team (SST) Forum Guide to […]
This 2013 brief discusses best practices, state examples and State Support Team (SST) tips on how to effectively use stakeholder engagement towards creating a sustainable Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS). Published by: Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SDLS) State Support Team (SST) Stakeholder Engagement and Sustainability: Helping Stakeholders Get the Most from an Statewide Longitudinal Data […]
This 2013 brief describes best practices in explaining Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS) to high-level, non-technical decision-makers or policymakers in a succinct way. Published by: Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SDLS) State Support Team (SST) Elevator Speeches
This 2013 issue brief offers advice on strategically planning early wins. An early win is the implementation of a small outcome or objective that can be realized quickly and early in a project’s timeframe. Published by: Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SDLS) State Support Team (SST) Early Wins
This 2013 session explores how recent state education reforms (e.g., Common Core, teacher evaluation, assessments) can challenge research-based early learning practices and policies and provide opportunities for early childhood and K-12 stakeholders to collaborate to improve policies and programs for young children from birth-3rd grade. Presented at the Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference in 2013. […]
This 2013 session focuses on Educational Environments data for preschool aged children and Indicator B6 APR reporting. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss data collection methods, related strengths, challenges, and strategies for how these data can be used to improve service delivery to children and families. Presented by: 2013 Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference […]
